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Microsoft Enterprise Licences

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Oct 2025 at 13:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Chichester District Council has completed a procurement process titled "Microsoft Enterprise Licences" with Hampshire County Council serving as the buying organisation. This tender falls under the industry category of "Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies," specifically excluding furniture and software packages. The procurement was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total cost amounting to £505,595. The entire contract period is from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028, and it covers services to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage, and the award status is active as of 16th October 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in technology and software solutions with a focus on enterprise licensing. Given that the procurement method was selective and involved a framework agreement, large businesses with established government contracts are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders. The supplying organisation for this contract is Softcat Ltd, a large-scale enterprise. Participation in similar procurement processes can significantly enhance growth prospects for technology providers looking to expand their portfolio in public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Enterprise Licences

Notice Description

Chichester District Council (CDC) uses Microsoft products to support its daily operations. The procurement of Microsoft Enterprise Licences is essential to ensure that the Council has access to the latest software, security updates and support services. The council undertook a procurement exercise for the Licenses via a call-off from a framework. The total cost of this was PS505,595

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15206ef4-1ec7-46cf-afbe-429693aa0598
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f9cd494-a613-4531-ac23-3fe325dc1f42
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£505,595 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£505,595 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1TY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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